Robin VI Chronicles
Before I start it is important to note my story will be a blend of all types of continuity and material presented under the brand of DC and beyond. I may take some story from the live action TV series or some from the animated TV shows, it all depends on what I prefer.
Recruitment
I suppose the right place to begin with my story is who I actually am, my name is Brendan Clay, I'm 18, and I am the sixth Robin. My story begins when I'm placed into a foster home after my dad was killed at war and my mother passed away from cancer. At this time it had been a month since Damian Wayne, otherwise known as Robin was killed. Now we fast forward a year since I was placed in the foster home and I HATED it, not only was it terrible just because both my parents were taken from me a mere week apart from each other but also because it was clear my foster parents only wanted me for the tax break. They cared nothing for me and so when I walked to school that day I was in a pretty terrible mood but little did I know my life was about to change forever as I entered the doors of Gotham High.
As I walk into school I walk past the many kids chatting it up in the hallway in their respective friend groups. I never really fit into one particular clique and tended to float around do to my diverse interests. I have always been pretty smart and was in advanced classes but never valedictorian by any means, was pretty athletic but no star athlete, semi popular but not a social butterfly, so I was always middle of the pack. If anything my biggest stand out quality was just my genuine caring and kindness to people. I'm trustworthy and wear my heart on my sleeve. Anyway to get back to the story, I walked into my homeroom and just waited for the bell to ring. As I waited I noticed the girl I dreamed of, entered the room. Stephanie Brown. I mean quite honestly she was just what I truly wanted in a girl she was nice, intelligent, bubbly, quirky, and to kick it all off quite frankly a smoking hot blonde. Only problem is PLOT TWIST I had only ever had hi/bye conversations with her so to say she was anything more then an acquaintance would just be a lie. So back to the point I sit here in homeroom with my head hanging as she strolls in and she gives me a wave which to be honest brightened my morning and she knew it too.
Then the unexpected happened... as me and Steph sat there being the only two in homeroom, I went over and kissed her... yeah not really, a more realistic thing happened. An explosion went off inside the school. We both stood up in shock and exchanged an exasperated glance. She rushed out and I followed out of dumb curiosity I suppose. As we got closer students ran past us scared and some bleeding and covered in debris. That's when the gunfire erupted and I lunged at Steph and tackled her to the ground to get her out of the way. Gunfire shot over our heads no doubt striking some unlucky students. Now in most places there would be a question of who could such a thing as to attack a school but in Gotham it's more of a question of which psycho. Today's nutcase appear to be Black Mask as it appeared to be his goons, sent to send some message to someone no doubt. After the initial shock wore off Steph moved me off her and said in a very serious but somehow still soft voice
"You have to get out of here"
"And what about you" I replied
"I'm fine now go" she stated as she charged into the smoke and gunfire
Completely shocked I didn't really know how to react at first but after getting over the initial surprise I then did the logical thing. I charged into the gunfire after her because why not die for a girl you barely know? As I navigated through the smoke and debris I pulled a few injured students out as well. Then I heard the yelling of the attackers and more gunfire. The smoke began to clear and there was Steph and him. The Batman himself. Steph appeared to have just incapacitated a thug and Batman was moving down the hall to pursue more thugs. I ran up to her to ask what in the world was going on when another goon burst through a door and opened fire. Now it was her turn to save me as she shoved me out of the way and in one fluid move kicked the guy's gun out of his grasp. At the same time a second thug burst in through a window and pointed at Steph. I threw myself at the guy and by no means as graceful as Steph I managed to knock the guy's gun away. He then proceeded to throw me across the hall and come at me with a knife. That is until Steph kicked him in the throat and sent him to the ground. I laid there speechless (common theme here) as to what just happened. She offered her hand and helped me up.
"I told you to go back" she joked
"Yeah well I guess it just isn't in my nature" I joked back
I was still reeling from what just happened when Batman came walking back dragging two more thugs behind him in handcuffs. He walked up, dropped the two with the others, looked at Steph, looked at me, and then left through the hole in the wall. I just stood there confused as to the exchange that just occurred. He looked at Steph with a sort of familiarity, like there was a silent conversation that just happened that I wasn't aware of.
"Look you can't talk about what happened here, I'm not trying to end up all over the news. I just don't want that kind of attention" she told me.
"Uh ok, I mean I'm sure people will just believe Batman took care of everything" I replied a bit confused
It was at that time the first responders began to pour in and assess what was happening. After they took us out and looked us over the reporters naturally started pouring in. Steph and me gave our stories about how Batman saved the day and we moved on.
"Hey I just wanted to say thanks for everything" she said looking down
"Oh uh it was nothing just acted off adrenaline mostly" I laughed (while trying not to die inside)
"No seriously it couldn't have been easy going in after me and risking yourself to protect me and I appreciate it" she said
And then we parted ways. As I got home my foster parents went on as if my school wasn't just attacked by terrorists and my crumby life proceeded as normal. That is until the next morning. It was Saturday now and when I went out to get the mail I saw I had a letter. When I opened it I couldn't have been more shocked. It was a notice that I had officially been adopted by Bruce Wayne and I was being picked up in an hour... AN HOUR! How did everything move that fast?! What about the paperwork and the interviewing?! I've heard that this process can take months even years and now I've apparently been adopted in under 24 hours! I suppose money really does talk. So fast forward an hour and I'm all packed as I walk out to see a limo with an older man waiting for me.
"Hello Master Clay so good to officially meet you" said the man
"Uh hi" I replied still in shock
"My name is Alfred Pennyworth and I am a servant of master Wayne" he clarified
I stepped into the limo and in what seemed like no time I was at Wayne Manor. I still couldn't believe this was all happening so fast. Alfred took my things and showed me to my room. I couldn't help but wonder where Bruce was. If he was apparently so eager to adopt me why hadn't I met him yet? Then she walked in.
"Stephanie?" I asked dumbfounded
"Uh yeah follow me" she said quietly as she walked away
"Hey what're you doing here?!" I asked as I chases after her
She just kept walking and I followed, completely clueless as to what was going on. She turned the corner and when I followed she was gone. There was just an open passage in the wall where the bookcase seemed to have been. I hesitantly went down the path eager to know what exactly was happening in my life. What I saw when I exited the passage absolutely floored me, The Batcave. And there there all were. The Batfamily. Nightwing, Redhood, Red Robin, Batwoman, Oracle, Black Bat, Huntress, Steph and Him. They all stood there looking at me and I just froze not knowing what to do. Batman stepped up in in his commanding tone stated
"Stephanie told me what happened at the school so I figured I would give you a chance, a chance to be something great, a chance to make a difference in this city if you choose to accept"
"Uh uh I don't know what to say" a rambled
"Well you better say yes or we are going to have to wipe your memory" Redhood stated coldly
"Y-yes of course I accept" I hastily replied
"Good training starts tomorrow 6 am sharp" Batman stated as they all dispersed
Steph walked up
"Congrats" she said with a smile
"I just don't know what to say or do" I replied honestly
"Don't worry, I'll help you through this" she replied warmly